Nov 13
What Are Verbal Nouns and How Are They Constructed? If you’ve ever encountered words like running, development, or decision, you’ve seen verbal nouns in action! Verbal nouns are a fascinating aspect of English grammar, as they combine the essence of an action (from verbs) with the grammatical function of a noun. Let’s dive into what …
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Nov 04
The prepositions IN, ON, and AT are also used in a number of set expressions:in a book/magazine newspaperin charge (of)in common (with)in danger (of)in detailin existencein the front/middle/backin generalin partin the past/futurein practicein a rowin stylein theoryon a bus/train/etc.on fireon the other handon purposeon radio/televisionon the wholeat best/worstat birth at deathat first/lastat least/mostat the momentat …
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Nov 03
VOCABULARY – Irregular Plural Nouns Most nouns in English are made plural by adding an ‘s’ to the singular form. But there are some exceptions. Here are a few of the more common ones. REMEMBER: Always use the plural verb form with plural noun subjects. FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT IRREGULAR PLURAL NOUNS, CLICK HERE.
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Oct 30
One of the most common mistakes English learners (and even native speakers!) make is using “I” and “me” incorrectly. While they both refer to the same person — the speaker — they are used in different parts of a sentence. In this post, we’ll explain the difference and give you lots of examples so you …
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Oct 29
An Interrogative Pronoun (question word) is a word we use in an information question (as opposed to a yes/no questions). The most common question words in English are: WHO is only used when referring to people, when we want to know the person. WHERE is used when asking about a place or location, when we want to know the …
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Oct 29
🚫 No, none, nothing, no one, nor, without, never…So many ways to say no! 😅 At first glance, these little words seem almost the same — they all express the idea of negation or absence. But in English, each one has its own special job in a sentence. Understanding how to use them correctly can …
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Oct 28
Conjunctions: Linking Ideas with Clarity Conjunctions are words used to connect ideas within the same sentence. Depending on the relationship between ideas, we use different conjunctions. Here are some common types, their meanings, and examples: Emphasizing Definition: Highlighting the importance of an idea. Indeed: Reinforces a statement.Example: This is a challenging project indeed. As a …
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Oct 27
Verbs are the heart of every sentence. They tell us what’s happening — what the subject does or is. But did you know that some verbs need an object, while others stand alone? That’s where transitive and intransitive verbs come in. Understanding the difference between them helps you build clear, grammatically correct sentences — and …
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Oct 26
When we talk about possession, relationships, illnesses, or characteristics, English gives us two ways to express the same idea:👉 HAVE and HAVE GOT Both mean the same thing, but they’re used slightly differently in everyday English. 🧩 1. Meaning and Usage Both HAVE and HAVE GOT are used to talk about things we own, relationships, …
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Oct 25
DURING, UNTIL, SINCE, and FOR Prepositions can sometimes be tricky to use correctly, especially when they refer to time. Let’s explore the nuances of DURING, UNTIL, FOR, and SINCE, along with deeper explanations and examples to make their usage clearer. DURING Definition: Refers to a specific period of time when something happens, or indicates that …
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